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Luz Mendes's avatar

Sometimes, without knowing it, people just speak for each other. In your post, you just spoke (beautifully!) for me.

Thank you so much!

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Yasumi Toyoda's avatar

I am humbled to share a wavelength with you. Thank you, Luz.

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Luz Mendes's avatar

Dear Yasumi,

Although I consider humbleness an important human characteristic, you don’t need to be humble.

You write beautifully and I’m sure the way you expose your thoughts, do resonate with a lot of people. Me included.

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The Style Investigator's avatar

Thank you for the reminder!

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Yasumi Toyoda's avatar

I had to remind myself, too. Phew...It's difficult, isn't it?

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Nafisa's avatar

It's always better to make the art than not at all. Thank you for that, Yasumi. Love your art and writing!

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Yasumi Toyoda's avatar

I agree wholeheartedly! If we make then we give a part of ourselves a voice that is otherwise silent. Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words, Nafisa.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

♥️♥️♥️

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Nancy's avatar

So beautiful and needed. Thank you.

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Joscelyne Mei's avatar

The encouragement I needed🌷

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Patricia Flynn's avatar

Beautifully expressed. ❤️😌

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Jenny C's avatar

I love this! Art-making, and perhaps any creation, is all about the process but not the end result. I’m trying to draw and share the process without overthinking too much on how complete it is. And now when I start a new piece, it only feels like it’s getting better.

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Lulu deCarron's avatar

Your beautifully written post reminded me that not creating is denying the very heart of who I am. As if a creative puzzle piece is missing and I’m feeling that loss quietly but deeply every day.

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Harrison's avatar

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Xavi Buendia's avatar

So much wisdom in such a small post. Love these pearls of knowledge!

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Thank you!!

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David van Arragon's avatar

I’m subscribed to multiple Substacks, but I always save yours for last, because I enjoy it the most and can linger on it the longest that way 🙏🏻✨

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Jeannine's avatar

Yasumi, your writing always touches my heart. Thank you.

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Adriana's avatar

Thank you for writing this Yasumi 💛

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